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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 482.92 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 482.92 and 245.88 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 482.92 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/482.92 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 482.92 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 118,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,740.37/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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